Its amazing to me how people hide sin. I am just as guilty to it as the next person. But in this community its so freeing to know you're not the only one who struggles with sin. When sin is hidden and kept a secret because of guilt it becomes far more than it really is and all sin, after all is equal in God's eyes. We are all a broken people and we all sin. But Christ's sacrifice and blood cover all of our pain and sin and brokenness. Only in Him are we made complete. What a great realizaion for me in this Holy week. Jesus really does answer prayers! My prayer for everyone is that they will know Jesus in such a real way that they won't be able to turn away... That they won't be able to turn a blind eye. The forgiveness and peace that comes from his loving sacrifice is indescribable. He loves us so much that He would die! There is freedom in His blood and by hiding our sin from ourselves, eachother and even Him, we are denying His mercy and grace. There is freedom and support in confession to Christ and even to someone you trust who will hold you accountable. Christ knew long before the world was created exactly what would take place, how we would sin and what we would struggle with but He still choose to give himself up for our freedom. I always need that reminder to just embrace Him and trust Him with everything in my life.